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Sergei Shablavin
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Sergei Shablavin
- Moscow
- signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1976 on the reverse, bearing various labels on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- diameter: 84cm, 33in.
Exhibited
St Petersburg, The State Russian Museum; Moscow, The State Tretyakov Gallery; Frankfurt am Main, Städel et al., Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988, 1996-1997, illustrated on p.201 of the catalogue
Verona, Palazzo Forti, L'arte vietata in URSS 1955-1988, 7 March - 4 June 2000, illustrated on p.200 of the catalogue
Bern, Kunstmuseum Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 3 February - 24 April 2005, illustrated on p.158 and listed on p.173 of the catalogue
Verona, Palazzo Forti, L'arte vietata in URSS 1955-1988, 7 March - 4 June 2000, illustrated on p.200 of the catalogue
Bern, Kunstmuseum Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 3 February - 24 April 2005, illustrated on p.158 and listed on p.173 of the catalogue
Condition
Original canvas. There are abrasions with associated paint loss along the edges. There is craquelure across the centre of the vignette with a cityscape, as well as further scattered areas along the edges. There are flecks of minor paint loss in places. There is a layer of surface dirt with spots in places. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any signs of retouching. Unframed.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."